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Title: Knees resting on the gunwales - OUCH!
Post by Sierra1 on Jun 1^st, 2010 at 1:58am

Being 6' 3" is causing me a problem when paddling. My knees end up resting against the sharp inner edge of the gunwale. This is no good. I end up with sore knees. Is there anything anyone could recommend to place on the edges to reduce the discomfort?
Thanks in advance for your help.....

Title: Re: Knees resting on the gunwales - OUCH!
Post by Snow_Dog on Jun 1^st, 2010 at 2:26am

How 'bout some pipe insulation?

Title: Re: Knees resting on the gunwales - OUCH!
Post by old_salt on Jun 1^st, 2010 at 6:40pm

Or, if you want something more colorful, try kid's noodles... They even come in pink to match Jimbo's favorite northwoods bird.

Title: Re: Knees resting on the gunwales - OUCH!
Post by solotripper on Jun 1^st, 2010 at 10:45pm

I use the pipe insulation with a bit of duct tape to secure in place.
You can use the insulation as a lure hanger if your prone to changing lures back and forth depending on depth etc.

The noodles are an idea that I'll try next time, they look a little more durable.
The local dollar store has them in all colors, for you guessed it-$1

Title: Re: Knees resting on the gunwales - OUCH!
Post by Preacher on Jun 2^nd, 2010 at 5:03pm

Check this out, maybe it helps?
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